CONTENTS i. List of Cases; ii. List of Annexures; Chapter I; Introduction; 1.1 Framework of Study; 1.2 Formulation of Problem; 1.3 Conversion and General Consequences under Hindu law; 1.4 The Questions; 1.5 Objective and Scope of Study; 1.6 Research Methodology; 1.7 Chapterization; Chapter II: Freedom of Religion and Secularism - A Brief Summary; 2.1 Understanding Freedom of Religion; 2.2 Freedom of Religion in our Constitution; 2.3 Positive Freedom of Religion in our Constitution; 2.4 Restrictions on Freedom of Religion; 2.5 Negative Freedom of Religion in our Constitution; 2.6 Neutral Freedom of Religion in our Constitution; 2.7 Freedom from Religion; Chapter III; Conversion - General Consequences on Marriage; 3.1 Ancient Times; 3.2 Present Times; 3.3 Hindu Law; 3.4 Parsi Law; 3.5 Christian Law; 3.6 Muslim Law; 3.7 Conversion to Islam - Effect on Marriage(s); 3.8 The Special Marriage Act, 1954; 3.9 Why should Conversion Effect Marriage?; Chapter IV; Conversion - Conflict of Personal Laws; 4.1. Problem of Personal Laws; 4.2 Application of Personal Laws; 4.3 Ascertaining bonafides of conversion; 4.4 Application of Personal Laws in Succession Disputes; 4.5 Application of Personal Laws in Matrimonial Disputes; 4.6 Conversion of both Spouses; 4.7 Applicability of Indian Divorce Act; 4.S Applicability of Special Marriage Act; 4.9 Solution offered by Parsi Law; Chapter V; Special .Marriage Act and Freedom of Religion; 5.1The Special Marriage Act; 5.2 Religious Elements in a Secular Law; 5.3 More Problems; 5.4 Do Personal Laws allow Freedom From Religion?; Chapter VI Right to Freedom of Religion vis-a-vis Freedom of Application of Personal Laws; Chapter VII; Conclusion; Bibliography; Annexures.